Trainee Bus Driver - Stroud Depot

Stagecoach Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Free travel

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Stroud Depot Bowbridge, London Road Stroud GL5 2LA is hiring as a Bus Driver Apprentice. No prior experience needed; earn while you learn with fully paid training to gain your PCV licence and a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.

Training lasts 6–8 weeks with pay £14.49 per hour. After qualification, annual earnings are around £29,283 based on 38 hours per week, with 5 over 7 or 4 over 7 shift patterns and a clear path to further opportunities within Stagecoach.

Qualifications

• You must be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Right to work in the UK and meet DVLA residency criteria as required.
• A patient, safe and courteous approach.
• Being the face of Stagecoach with a positive, friendly attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to delivering great customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete industry-leading training to gain your PCV licence and CPC updates.
• Drive our fleet safely and confidently.
• Deliver excellent customer service on every journey.
• Create a welcoming environment where customers feel respected and supported.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Salary

Salary Typical annualised earnings of £29,283

Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience needed Earn while you learn, we provide fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence and enhancing your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.

Based at our Stroud depot, located at London Road, Bowbridge, Stroud, GL5 2LA

Pay rate during training of £14.49 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks)

Annual earnings of £29,283 following completion of training based on 38 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver

Shift patterns of 5 over 7 or 4 over 7

Our working environment

We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment across Stagecoach, where colleagues support each other, and managers are committed to creating great places to work.

We also have a wide range of employee networks to ensure everyone feels valued and included, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your and your family’s health and wellbeing.

Our Stroud depot

We operate a fleet of 30 buses covering the areas of Stroud, Bath, Stonehouse and Gloucester with a team of 69 Drivers.

This isn’t just about driving a bus—it’s about making a difference every day. You’ll be a friendly face in someone’s day, offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping people feel safe and supported on their journey.

Why choose Stagecoach?

We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn.

Gain a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, with structured training and an externally recognised qualification.

Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime.

Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor alongside leadership and cross-functional openings across the UK.

A permanent, stable career in a respected market-leading organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles.

Benefits

• pension
• 6 weeks holiday (after 5 years this increases to 7 weeks)
• free travel for you and a companion
• a wide range of discounts

What will you be doing?

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development which form part of gaining your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship
• Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence
• Making sure every single customer has a great journey
• Delivering top-notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds
• Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after, especially those who rely on us most
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

What do you need to apply?

• You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Right to work in the UK (You will need to have been in the UK for a minimum of 183 days as part of DVLA requirement) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands or the British overseas territories for the last 3 years OR meet alternative criteria due to funding criteria (can be discussed via application)
• A patient, safe and courteous approach
• Being the face of Stagecoach, a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service
• A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team

Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated.

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location

Stagecoach Stroud Depot Bowbridge, London Road Stroud GL5 2LA

About Stagecoach

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps.

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales.

We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country.

Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy.

Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.